ETE Iperó Wastewater Treatment Plant, Iperó, São Paulo, Brazil

ETE Iperó is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Iperó, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 11,986 people, making it a small to medium-sized facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. It is situated inland, approximately 50 km from the coast, and operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations. As a plant serving a population of about 12,000, ETE Iperó is expected to meet the treatment standards set by Brazilian legislation, which typically require at least secondary treatment for such agglomerations. It is part of the broader efforts to improve water quality in the Sorocaba region. The treated effluent from ETE Iperó is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Sorocaba River, a tributary of the Tietê River, which flows into the Paraná River basin. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and urban uses downstream. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect the ecological health of the watershed.

The plant discharges into local streams that feed the Sorocaba River, a key watercourse in São Paulo state. The Sorocaba River flows into the Tietê River, which ultimately reaches the Paraná River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for irrigation and drinking water supplies. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.